It was the 25th of May, 1996. Atlético were playing against Albacete during the last match of Liga 1995/96. They had already won the Copa del Rey a month before, and a victory against Albacete would mean the first ever ‘Double’ for Atlético.

Diego Simeone had scored an early goal and the match was under control, but there was still a real risk of losing the league. Then, Molina saves a corner kick from Albacete, and launches the ball forward. Kiko controls a bouncing ball with his knee before slotting it into the back of the net, making it 2-0.

The loan of Cebolla Rodríguez to Parma was not the only confirmed movement during last week.

Rubén Pérez, who was loaned to Torino during the summer, returns to Madrid after they decided to end the loan contract. Rubén’s stay in Madrid was short as he was loaned out again, this time to Granada.

“Corner, header, goal: the usual”. A frequent. and somehow demanding, remark that can be heard during Atleti games this season. Suddenly, a skill that needs to be practised during the training sessions and wins matches looks like a dishonourable advantage.

“Atlético won thanks to a set-piece goal”. It seems that Simeone should make a statement apologising.